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Abbott must pay $495 million in premature infant formula trial, jury finds
(Reuters) -A jury on Friday found that Abbott Laboratories' specialized formula for premature infants caused an Illinois girl to develop a dangerous bowel disease, ordering the healthcare company to pay $495 million in damages.
Western Illinois Summer Camp Shows Off Opportunities for Rural Students
Underserved youth were given an opportunity to develop their interest in enrolling in higher education at Western Illinois University in mid-July. High school students from school districts in Peoria, Monmouth, Beardstown and Macomb attended the Addressing Equity Gaps Among Rural Students summer camp at WIU, a project funded by the Department of Education’s Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Program (RPED). The camp was held July 16-17.
Hendrian sisters hope to inspire other children to help Salvation Army with lemon-aid fundraiser on Aug. 31
QUINCY — Grace and June Hendrian, daughters of Adam and Kellea Hendrian of Quincy, will have their annual Lemon-Aid Stand for Good to benefit The Salvation Army on Saturday, Aug. 31. The girls invite children across the community to join them in making a difference. “We’re excited to invite...
Springfield native Ryan Held and USA 4x100 freestyle relay team brings home the gold
PARIS (WAND) -- The USA men's 4x100 freestyle relay team is bringing home the gold medal from Paris. In the prelims Springfield native Ryan Held led the team off swimming a 48.52 leg with the team finishing with a time of 3:12.61 to finish second in their heat. Heading into...
2024 NV5 Invitational purse, winner’s share, Korn Ferry Tour prize money payout
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Max McGreevy poses with the Memorial Health Championship trophy after winning the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS at Panther Creek Country Club on June 30, 2024 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) The 2024 NV5 Invitational purse is set for $1,000,000, with...
Gold Star 500 Mission Group To Make Stop In Effingham September 25th
The Gold Star 500 might start in Superman’s hometown of Metropolis (Illinois), but Gold Star Mission’s more than 512-mile Gold Star 500 endurance bicycle ride is honoring real heroes from Sept. 24-28. The Gold Star 500 helps ensure we ‘Always Remember, Never Forget’ the sacrifices of our fallen...
Cubs give Craig Counsell a trade deadline courtesy that drove him away from Brewers
For better or worse, Craig Counsell, Carter Hawkins and Jed Hoyer are connected at the hip as the trio plans for the future of the Chicago Cubs. The organization has plenty of assets committed beyond the 2024 season, which in this case makes deciding upon trade deadline plans...difficult. There is no easy road ahead, as in selling off rentals in hopes of boosting the farm system.
Body of Missing 47-Year-Old Man Recovered from Mississippi River in Memphis
The Memphis Police Department has recovered the body of 47-year-old Gary Riley who was reported missing after his boat capsized in the Mississippi River last Friday. Officials resumed their search early Saturday morning and made the grim discovery at approximately 10:10 a.m., as confirmed by Action News 5. Assistant Chief Don Crowe of the Memphis Police Department had indicated the day prior that they believed the body to be that of the missing boater after it was taken to the medical examiner’s office.
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